New collaboration enables developers to create smart products with
ARM-based industry-leading STM32 microcontrollers and accelerates the
Internet of Things

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom & GENEVA — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 19, 2013 —
ARM®, the world’s leading semiconductor IP supplier, and
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers
across the spectrum of electronic applications today announced that ST
has joined the ARM mbed™ Project. The agreement will give developers
using ST’s STM32 microcontroller range, based on the ARM Cortex®-M
processor series, free access to the mbed software, development tools
and online collaboration platform, enabling them to realize their own
visions for the new wave of intelligent electronics products.

ARM mbed is a collaborative industry project to nurture the Internet of
Things (IoT) and meet the needs of a new professional developer
audience. It delivers free tools and fundamental open-source hardware
and software building blocks for the rapid development of innovative
ARM-based devices. The project also enables the easy integration of
connectivity, sensor and cloud service software components and the tools
and support for a dynamic, collaborative developer and partner ecosystem.

ST’s STM32 microcontroller range starts at starts at just $0.32, and the
MCUs address the full spectrum of applications from simple products to
entire platform solutions. Combined with the mbed platform, this offers
software portability, diverse connectivity options and a rapid
development approach for a full range of Internet of Things (IoT)
applications.

“The mbed project is bringing together leading technology companies to
create a step change in productivity for embedded device development,”
said Simon Ford, director, IoT Platforms, ARM. “We have learnt from the
web and smartphone revolutions that by building an open-source software
platform with reusable software components and free development and
collaboration tools, we can enable the creation of IoT and smart devices
on a previously unimagined scale.”

“By joining the mbed project, ST is enabling developers across diverse
markets to quickly prototype and create new products based on
leading-edge STM32 microcontrollers,” said Daniel Colonna,
Microcontrollers Marketing Manager at ST. “The support for mbed will be
launched in Q1 with a brand new line of STM32 microcontroller
development boards to provide a consistent way to develop with devices
across the STM32 portfolio at hardware and software levels.”

The first mbed-enabled STM32 development boards will be launched in
February 2014, and support for other boards and targets will follow.
Find out more and get involved at
http://mbed.org

About ARM

ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital
products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions
to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s
comprehensive product offering includes RISC microprocessors, graphics
processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded
memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development
tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support
and maintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide
a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for
leading electronics companies.

The ARM Connected Community is the place that makes it easier for
developers to find information for ARM-based designs, applications and
projects. It is an interactive platform for all end users, media and
partners of the ARM ecosystem. Join the conversation at
http://community.arm.com

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everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution
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